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Freedom Fridays
by Pete Clark
The Freedom Fridays Podcast started as Pete Clark's weekly experiment with time and focus. Where the aim was to reclaim Fridays and make them a day free from the constraints of work. The podcast has since evolved to become Pete's weekly conversation with ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We explore some of the big changes people have gone through and what’s helped the journey. The intention is to share as openly as possible some of the ingredients – the good, the bad, the ugly – that shape our shift from ‘I have to’ into ‘I choose to’. The lessons are hiding in open sight within the conversation – it’s up to you how you apply them.
Episodes
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Freedom Fridays Episode 90 - Leadership Isn’t Hard: Where the Secrets Lie with Tash Pieterse
In Episode 90 Pete chats with Tash Pieterse, an internationally certified and award-nominated People Leadership Coach, business owner, and dynamic speaker. Tash brings a fresh perspective to leadership, blending bold ideas with practical insights for today’s leaders. From challenging traditional...
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Unlocking Confidence: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome with Kim Lancer
Freedom Fridays Episode 89 featuring Kim Lancer Unlocking Confidence: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome In this episode, Pete welcomes Kim Lancer, a seasoned leadership development expert who’s fiercely passionate about building confidence and combating tall poppy syndrome. Kim is the…
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#88 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Glin Bayley
In Episode 88 Pete chats to Glin Bayley – colleague, author and negotiation Specialist about her new venture, The Value Negotiator and the accompanying book The Negotiation Playbook. An in depth discussion pointing directly at the wide range of contexts that are negotiable. If you’re interested…
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#87 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Richard Oakes
In Episode 87 of the Freedom Fridays Podcast, Pete welcomes back friend, colleague, and soul brother, Richard Oakes. Pete and Richard reflect on the personal and professional challenges they've encountered over the past year. They discuss navigating life's highs and lows and reflect on the…
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#86 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Steve Ellis
In Episode #86 of Freedom Fridays Podcast, Pete dives into a captivating conversation with his dear friend, Steve Ellis. Steve shares his awe-inspiring journey to Everest Base Camp and beyond, weaving together 'hero's journey' tales of resilience and discovery. Steve, a return guest to Freedom...
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#85 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Paul Dalton
In Episode 85 of the Freedom Fridays Podcast Pete chats with Paul Dalton, a specialist mindfulness teacher. They dive in to the whys, whats and what nots of all things mindful – why has the concept gained traction over the last decade or so?; what is it in comparisons to something like…
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#84 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Dan Robins
In episode 84 of the Freedom Fridays podcast, Pete chats with Dan Robins, board member for gender pay gap advocacy group ‘Seat at the Table’. Pete and Dan dive headfirst into some of the challenges of paid parental leave, particularly for Dads. In encouraging Dads to take parental leave the...
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#83 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Liz Wagenvoort
Welcome to Episode 82 where Pete chats with Liz Wagenvoort, a dynamic wellbeing coach specialising in empowering individuals battling chronic illness. Get ready for an inspiring tale as Liz recounts her own journey of career upheaval intersecting with the challenges of chronic illness, and how…
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#82 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Sarah Grattan
In celebration of International Womens Day on March 8th Pete talks to Sarah Grattan (CEO Lifeline Northern Beaches). Sarah has had and continues to have, an extensive leadership career. She reveals her backstory to getting involved in community leadership and where her ‘bloody-mindedness’…
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#81 Freedom Fridays Podcast
Welcome to Episode 81 of the Freedom Fridays Podcast, marking the grand finale of 2023's journey. As a recap I would like to share a whisper from each guest that I've interviewed over the year and share with you three of the whispers that have struck me most prominently. I take this opportunity…
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#80 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Nickie Scriven - Part 2
Following on from Part 1 Episode 79, here is Part 2 of our conversation with Nickie Scriven, the brilliant mind behind Chief Meta Chicks. What unfolds is a dynamic dialogue filled with inspiration, raw truths, and profound insights, serving as a powerful reminder of our human potential. Nickie...
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#79 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Nickie Scriven - Part 1
Get ready for an exhilarating ride on Freedom Fridays Episode 79, as Pete delves into a captivating conversation with Nickie Scriven, the brilliant mind behind Chief Meta Chicks. Curious about what Chief Meta Chicks is all about? You're not alone - Pete had the same question! What unfolds is a...
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#78 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Steve Ellis
In Episode 78 Pete chats to Steve Ellis, a long-time friend and colleague who works in the same leadership and change space. Most will have heard the expression “the cobblers shoes”. Apparently, it derives from an old Spanish proverb which roughly translates to 'the cobbler's children have no...
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#77 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring David Sollars
In this episode, Pete chats to David Sollars who is a return guest also featured in episode #46. The essence of their first conversation was Dave sharing his reflections on being provoked by something on the outside that caused him to give away his power, authority and choice. Dave & Pete pick up...
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#76 Freedom Fridays Podcast
In episode 76, Pete records a solo podcast. The Overland Track experience was a significant one for Pete and in this podcast he share’s some further thoughts and insights about his experience. Tune in to hear about pausing to look back but focusing on what’s in front of you; Going together but at...
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#75 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Pete Lawson
In Episode 75 Pete chats to another Pete – Pete Lawson, a livestock farmer based in country NSW. They met through a mutual friend and connected whilst completing the Overland Track in Tasmania. What was intriguing about Pete’s story is the framework he was introduced to as a 19-year-old that he…
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#74 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Sharon Seivert
In this episode, Pete chats with author and experienced business consultant Sharon Seivert. They discuss some of the challenges facing leaders now and into the future. Sharon shares the elements of Balanced Leadership – Core | Vision | Mission | Interact with people | Structure | Synergy – based…
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#73 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Dr Kristy Goodwin
In Episode #73 we have returned guest, Dr. Kristy Goodwin who joins Pete to chat about her new book ‘Dear Digital, We Need To Talk'. Dr. Kristy Goodwin is an award-winning digital wellbeing and productivity expert, researcher, author, speaker, and media commentator who provides science-backed...
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#72 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Calvin Chilchik
In Episode 72 Pete chats to Calvin Chilchik, Head of Club of United Business Sydney. Moving from South Africa to Australia as a 14-year-old boy brought all sorts of challenges and Calvin shares how some of those experiences have shaped his life. Bouncing between a music career, university, retail...
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#71 Freedom Fridays Podcast Featuring Aly King-Smith
In Episode 71 Pete chats with long-time colleague and fellow facilitator and coach Aly King-Smith. The conversation loops between strategies to effectively address burn-out, how to re-invent yourself for the next life chapter, and whether you’re inflicting or inflicted. A wide-ranging…
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#70 Freedom Fridays Podcast featuring Richard Oakes
In episode #70 Pete chats with Richard Oakes. Richard is Group CEO for the Ohten Group, a serial disruptive thinker, and a world record-holding cyclist. The conversation touches on finding your why but looking inward, not necessarily outward. Pete & Richard discuss how choices can be inefficient...
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#69 Freedom Fridays Podcast featuring Jane Atherton
In episode #69 Pete chats with Jane Atherton, founder of OM Phoenix. Jane is an entrepreneur, business owner, leadership consultant, and single Mum. Jane is passionate about raising the level of leadership consciousness and provided the shortest answer to the podcast opening question about what...
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#68 Freedom Fridays Podcast featuring Jim Steele
This week Pete chats to a long-time colleague, author, and fellow Ironman – Jim Steele. They dive deep into Jim’s latest book Unashamedly Superhuman exploring the possible balance between performance and well-being. Often perceived to be polar opposites Jim explains how certain aspects of our...
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#67 Freedom Fridays Podcast
Welcome to Season 3 of the Freedom Fridays Podcast. During this episode, Pete will share his process for reflecting on 2022 and planning for 2023, his year-long commitment to continue making progress, and his two words for the year which are Space and Acceptance. Listen to the episode to hear how...
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#66 Freedom Fridays Podcast 2022 Finale
This week Pete records our final recording of 2022 reflecting on the year that was. Pete shares his insights around ‘starting with who’ which involves imagining a future self and building a subsequent why. He shares his own experience of “I’d be happy if…” and the external connection and…
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#65 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Karan Ferrell-Rhodes
This week Pete chats with Karan Ferrell-Rhodes who is the founder and CEO of Shockingly Different Leadership. Of course, he asked about the genesis of the name and how they were shockingly different. Pete & Karan also explored the 7 differentiating leadership tactics based on the research from...
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#64 Freedom Fridays Podcast Solo Episode
This week Pete records a solo episode. After reflecting on a question he was asked “How do you make time for learning and growth?”. Pete shares some personal insights from listening to a recent podcast. Aligned with the philosophy behind Freedom Fridays, Pete shares his personal take on questions...
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#63 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Alex Moffat
This week Pete chats with his first-ever guest on the podcast, Alex Moffat. Alex’s circumstances have changed since they first spoke and he now has far greater freedom than before. They discuss how this can be as scary as it is empowering. The conversation weaves in some tales about magic – the...
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#62 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Emma Frazer
This week Pete chats with a colleague, Emma Frazer, about all things change and transformation. With growth on many agendas these days, they dive into how to navigate the changes required to enable growth e.g. creating the capacity to help navigate the potential overwhelm of ‘flying the plane and...
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#61 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Melissa Marsden
This week Pete chats with Melissa Marsden a working mumpreneur recently back at work after a 3rd child. Melissa’s specialty is workplace design, which is ultimately about life and success design as much as anything else. The conversation starts with freedom as a value and moves through your…
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#60 Freedom Fridays Podcast
This week we're offering something a little different. Pete was invited by Karen Gately, Founder & Sensei of Corporate Dojo, as a special guest on their membership-only Work Savvy podcast available through their online learning centre. On the show, Karen, Maddie, and Pete chat about…
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#59 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Alison Cameron
This week Pete chats with Alison Cameron. Alison is a long-term practitioner and facilitator of leadership/cultural growth and development and a founder of Adaptive Cultures. They dive into some distinctions Alison makes in her book “Leadership for the New Millenium” and they ponder and discuss...
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#58 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Steph Clarke
In Episode #58 Pete chats with Steph Clarke. Steph is a facilitator and modern-day L&D program and curriculum designer, a visual and graphic designer, and an auditor in a past life. Steph reimagines organisational learning. Her combination of skills and experiences allow her to channel her energy...
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#57 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Kristin Taylor
In Episode #57 Pete chats with Kristin Taylor. Kristin Taylor, M.A. is a life and executive coach. She brings over 20 years of counseling and coaching experience and blends elements of neuroscience, nervous system and emotional regulation, mindfulness, and psychology into her approach, relying...
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#56 Freedom Fridays Podcast
In this episode, Pete's first solo episode in a while, Pete takes a look at the 3 steps required for intentional growth. If you and/or your team are looking to intentionally grow in a specific, deliberate, and visible way then this is the episode for you. Show Notes: Episode #56 For more on Pete...
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#55 Freedom Fridays Podcast Mid-Season Recap
Pete has enjoyed his recent chats with guests of the Freedom Fridays podcast and we are grateful for their time and expertise. As we are over halfway through the year we thought this would be a great time to recap some of the insights gained from these wonderful guests. This episode takes a look…
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#54 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Helena Clayton
In Episode #54 Pete chats with Helena Clayton, a leadership development coach, consultant, and facilitator based in the UK. Having started her executive career in a series of strategic and operational HR roles, Helena has experienced first-hand the vast impact that poor and exceptional leadership...
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#53 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Conor O'Malley
In Episode #53 Pete chats with Conor O’Malley, a Scot with an Irish name and an English accent, who now calls himself an Australian too. Conor is an executive coach for leaders who want to learn, and be more effective leaders of their business, their team, and in society. He is also the author of...
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#52 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Gabrielle Dolan
In Episode #52 Pete chats with Gabrielle Dolan, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, educator, and author. Gabrielle understands the power of storytelling in effective business communication and has found her calling as a global thought leader in strategic storytelling and real communication....
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#51 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Karen Simmons
In episode #51 Pete chats with Karen Simmons is a complex change specialist, coach, facilitator, and founder of The Change Executive. Karen, with her 30 years of experience, has a deep understanding of what it takes to transform a business culture from the ‘inside out’. Ask Karen what her purpose...
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#50 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Shane Michael Hatton
In episode #50 Pete chats with Shane Michael Hatton a speaker, author, trainer, and coach who blends his experience in business and psychology to help leaders communicate, connect and collaborate more effectively in order to bring out the best in those they lead. Pete and Shane have an in-depth...
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#49 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Dr Kristy Goodwin
Episode #49 is a deep dive into our digital dependence and the effects it’s having on all our lives. Pete talks to Dr. Kristy Goodwin, one of Australia’s leading digital wellbeing and performance experts. Kristy is a researcher, author, speaker, and media commentator who provides science-backed...
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#48 First Solo Episode of Season 2
Welcome back to the first solo podcast episode of Season #2. Pete shares some reflections on the year to date and some of the questions he's pondering… and still yet to find answers to. Pete explores what he's chosen to focus on in this one wild and precious life. He delves into the ongoing...
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Episode #47 Freedom Fridays Podcast
For Pete's final recording of the year, he's gone back to a solo recording. Pete will share some reflections about the year – from starting ugly to continuing ugly. From the uniqueness of everyone’s story to the doubt people have about having any sort of story at all. From turning up every week…
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Episode #46 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Dave Sollars
This Pete speaks with Dave Sollars - a fellow facilitator and personal growth geek just like Pete. They discuss the impact of recognising when they’ve given their power, authority and choice away and how to reclaim it. They dive into the idea that their past – from which they live forward - is a...
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Episode #45 Freedom Fridays Podcast with David Riley
This week Pete chats with David Riley. An old friend that he haven’t seen for a while but Pete has been following David’s journey over the last 12 months as he’s done a clockwise circumnavigation of Australia with his family. An extraordinary experience without a doubt. So many nuggets to share...
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Episode #44 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Glin Bayley (Part 2)
This week is Part #2 of Pete’s chat with Glin Bayley, founder of Heart of Human, author and host of the Unstoppable Woman Podcast. In this episode we focus on women in leadership and how it differs from leadership generally; how to listen from your heart and Glin’s Heart of Human™ framework. Glin...
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Episode #43 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Glin Bayley (Part 1)
This week Pete chats with Glin Bayley, founder of Heart of Human, author and host of the Unstoppable Woman Podcast and 8 week online life changer. Glin gets raw and vulnerable pretty quickly as she recounts her life journey over the last few years. It’s such an eye and heart-opener that anyone…
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Episode #42 Freedom Fridays Podcast with special guests Sammy & Evie
This week Pete chats to a couple of guests - one of whom is his youngest daughter! Both Sammy & Evie have just finished their HSC (Higher School Certificate) and have finished their 12 years of institutionalisation. Neither of them have been guests on a podcast and have the rest of their lives...
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Episode #41 Freedom Fridays Podcast with Karen Gately (Part 3)
This week completes the trifecta - the continuation of the conversation Pete had with Karen Gately, Founder & Sensei of Corporate Dojo. In Part #3 to close the conversation they deconstruct the “I’m time-poor’’ badge of honour and explore whether to give tasks to those that are most capable or...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Freedom Fridays Podcast started as Pete Clark's weekly experiment with time and focus. Where the aim was to reclaim Fridays and make them a day free from the constraints of work. The podcast has since evolved to become Pete's weekly conversation with ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We explore some of the big changes people have gone through and what’s helped the journey. The intention is to share as openly as possible some of the ingredients – the good, the bad, the ugly – that shape our shift from ‘I have to’ into ‘I choose to’. The lessons are hiding in open sight within the conversation – it’s up to you how you apply them.
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The Freedom Fridays Podcast started as Pete Clark's weekly experiment with time and focus. Where the aim was to reclaim Fridays and make them a day free from the constraints of work. The podcast has since evolved to become Pete's weekly conversation with ordinary people doing extraordinary things....
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